EU expansion commissioner urges Serbia to push for reforms, saying protests against citizens' hopes

EU expansion commissioner urges Serbia to push for reforms, saying protests against citizens' hopes

Belgrade, Serbia (AP) – The EU's expansion commissioner urged the new Serbian government on Tuesday to push for democratic reforms needed by members of the group, saying protesters in Balkan countries have been seeking similar changes. Marta Kos, a political newbie who took office earlier this month, faced months of anti-corruption demonstrations caused by a…

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China launches military exercises around Taiwan, calling its president a “parasite”

China launches military exercises around Taiwan, calling its president a “parasite”

China conducted military exercises on the northern, southern and eastern coasts of Taiwan on Tuesday as a “sharp warning” to separatism, calling Taiwan President Lai Ching-te a “parasite” and Taiwan sent warships to respond to China's navy to approach its navy. The exercises were not officially named last year's different exercises from the War Game,…

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Research says

Research says

According to a new report released Friday, Los Angeles’ “luxury house tax” could lead to a decline in overall apartment construction, which could worsen housing conditions in the city. The study, from researchers at UCLA and Rand, focuses on the measure ULA, a voter-approved law that went into effect in spring 2023. Despite being called…

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